France: Wire And Cable Market 2025

Wire And Cable Market Size in France

In 2021, the French wire and cable market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Wire And Cable Production in France

In value terms, wire and cable production dropped to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. Wire and cable production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Wire And Cable Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, exports of insulated wire and cable from France rose sharply to X tons, increasing by 9.7% compared with 2020. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wire and cable exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for wire and cable exports from France, accounting for a 30% share of total exports. Moreover, wire and cable exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), threefold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +1.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+2.3% per year) and Belgium (-2.6% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for insulated wire and cable exports from France, comprising 28% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 7.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 6.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany amounted to +2.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-3.0% per year) and Belgium (+0.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average wire and cable export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wire And Cable Imports

Imports into France

In 2021, approx. X tons of insulated wire and cable were imported into France; growing by 10% compared with 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, wire and cable imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of wire and cable imports to France, together comprising 51% of total imports. Tunisia, China, Morocco, Portugal, Belgium, Turkey, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Austria and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +13.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest wire and cable suppliers to France, with a combined 39% share of total imports. Tunisia, Morocco, China, Belgium, Romania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Turkey, the Czech Republic and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 46%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +18.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average wire and cable import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 22%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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